d87f1eed-8d74-59d4-9279-5b2502ec1757Thu, 23 May 2024 20:30:06 +0000Captivate.fmLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland
Our hosts, Lauren Dyck and Mike Hovland, both attend Grace Bible Fellowship, a Grace Advance church plant in La Crete, Alberta, Canada. Lauren was part of the original group seeking to establish a church plant committed to the exegetical proclamation of the full counsel of God's Word. Pastor Mike Hovland was later hired through the Grace Advance program, and 11 months after GBF was planted, Mike and his family moved to La Crete to shepherd our church. Prior to moving to La Crete, Mike was associate pastor at GraceLife Church of Edmonton where he served after graduating from The Master's Seminary.]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/075e859e-1672-4e6a-805f-2587a0d89ac4/logomakr-6ufxm4-300dpi-2as3p8.jpegLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandAbide in the Word Podcast seeks to teach and discuss biblical theology as applicable to current culture and events. We live in a time where false teaching and bad doctrine abound in the local church often due to ease of access to online platforms, and we seek to provide sound content on those platforms, pointing to the sufficiency and authority of the Word of God in all matters. Our hosts, Lauren Dyck and Mike Hovland, both attend Grace Bible Fellowship, a Grace Advance church plant in La Crete, Alberta, Canada. Lauren was part of the original group seeking to establish a church plant committed to the exegetical proclamation of the full counsel of God's Word. Pastor Mike Hovland was later hired through the Grace Advance program, and 11 months after GBF was planted, Mike and his family moved to La Crete to shepherd our church. Prior to moving to La Crete, Mike was associate pastor at GraceLife Church of Edmonton where he served after graduating from The Master's Seminary.https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/category/programs/abide-in-the-word/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/abide-in-the-word/yespodcast010: Examining Calvinism Part 3: Unconditional Election (Part 1) | Abide in the WordIn this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of unconditional election. Do we choose God for our salvation or does God choose us? We also answer a few listener questions such as, “if God is sovereign, why pray?”

]]>In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of unconditional election. Do we choose God for our salvation or does God choose us? We also answer a few listener questions such as, “if God is sovereign, why pray?”

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=1703129Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:07:42 -040053:40falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland009: Examining Calvinism: Part 2 Total Depravity | Abide in the WordIn this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of total depravity. What do theologians mean when they say that man is “totally depraved?” Can man believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ of their own volition, or does our sin nature prevent us from doing so? Listen to this episode as we look at how the Bible answers these questions.

]]>In this episode, we continue our series in which we examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace, and look at what the Bible teaches us about the doctrine of total depravity. What do theologians mean when they say that man is “totally depraved?” Can man believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ of their own volition, or does our sin nature prevent us from doing so? Listen to this episode as we look at how the Bible answers these questions.

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=987358Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:15:51 -040001:15:22falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland008: Examining Calvinism: Part 1 God’s Sovereign Decree | Abide in the WordIn this episode, we begin a series in which we will examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace. We begin by looking at what the Bible teaches us regarding God’s sovereignty over all things and His eternal decree regarding all that takes place in His creation. Is God always in control, even when evil happens? Does God decree all things, good and evil? The Bible has clear answers to these questions and we hope that you dig into the Scriptures with us as we seek to understand what God Himself has to say about these things.

]]>In this episode, we begin a series in which we will examine Calvinism or often referred to as the doctrines of grace. We begin by looking at what the Bible teaches us regarding God’s sovereignty over all things and His eternal decree regarding all that takes place in His creation. Is God always in control, even when evil happens? Does God decree all things, good and evil? The Bible has clear answers to these questions and we hope that you dig into the Scriptures with us as we seek to understand what God Himself has to say about these things.

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=337669Fri, 17 Jun 2022 03:32:48 -040001:29:59falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland007: Assurance of Salvation | Abide in the WordIn this episode, we look at what the Bible says about the assurance of salvation for true believers. As a true believer, can I know that I am saved? How can I know that I am saved? Listen in as we discuss this very important doctrine and answer these questions from God’s Word.

]]>In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about the assurance of salvation for true believers. As a true believer, can I know that I am saved? How can I know that I am saved? Listen in as we discuss this very important doctrine and answer these questions from God’s Word.

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=182414Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:09:59 -040001:10:08falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland006: Bill C-4 & the Criminalization of Biblical Truth | Abide in the WordIn this episode, we look at the recent changes made to the Criminal Code of Canada with the passing of Bill C-4, “Conversion Therapy Ban”. We define this new legislation, and look at what implications this law will have on the church and those who hold to a biblical view of gender and sexuality.

]]>In this episode, we look at the recent changes made to the Criminal Code of Canada with the passing of Bill C-4, “Conversion Therapy Ban”. We define this new legislation, and look at what implications this law will have on the church and those who hold to a biblical view of gender and sexuality.

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=31570Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:59:51 -040001:24:34falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandEpisode 5: Understanding God’s Omnipotent WillIn this episode, we discuss God’s will and what theologians call God’s decretive and preceptive will. We also consider the existence of evil and sin in the world and how God’s omnipotent will relates to this reality.

]]>In this episode, we discuss God’s will and what theologians call God’s decretive and preceptive will. We also consider the existence of evil and sin in the world and how God’s omnipotent will relates to this reality.

]]>https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/?p=19897Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:36:41 -040001:15:57falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandEpisode 4: Eternal Security (Part 2)In this episode, we continue our study of the doctrine of eternal security, or also known as “the perseverance of the saints”. Having looked in detail at the guarantee of perseverance in episode 3, we shift our focus to the necessity and corollary of perseverance in episode 4.

]]>In this episode, we continue our study of the doctrine of eternal security, or also known as “the perseverance of the saints”. Having looked in detail at the guarantee of perseverance in episode 3, we shift our focus to the necessity and corollary of perseverance in episode 4.

]]>http://laurenjdyck.podbean.com/94e58c39-7ba5-337d-b7a3-bdabc0b4a5f3Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:16:14 -040001:20:21falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandEpisode 3: Eternal Security (Part 1)In this episode, we look at the doctrine of eternal security, also known as “The Perseverance of the Saints.” We look at the promise of this doctrine in God’s Word, that if we are saved, we are being kept – or guarded – by the power of God until we see Him face to face in glory. 

]]>In this episode, we look at the doctrine of eternal security, also known as “The Perseverance of the Saints.” We look at the promise of this doctrine in God’s Word, that if we are saved, we are being kept – or guarded – by the power of God until we see Him face to face in glory. 

]]>http://laurenjdyck.podbean.com/c50477f9-d4cd-3117-8e1d-ca4a20ee8d17Sat, 25 Sep 2021 22:17:36 -040055:30falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandEpisode 2: Politics, “Pandemic,” and a Pastoral PerspectiveIn this episode, we discuss the church, politics, the imprisonment of Alberta pastors, and a pastoral perspective regarding the “pandemic.”

]]>In this episode, we discuss the church, politics, the imprisonment of Alberta pastors, and a pastoral perspective regarding the “pandemic.”

]]>http://laurenjdyck.podbean.com/99f4aa03-9798-365c-830e-a73684d90558Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:05:02 -040001:12:52falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike HovlandEpisode 1: The Gospel & SalvationIn this episode we answer the questions, “what is the gospel?” and “why is it important?”

]]>In this episode we answer the questions, “what is the gospel?” and “why is it important?”

]]>http://laurenjdyck.podbean.com/0b26662f-38f1-36e3-b459-d9c862eb14fbSun, 24 Jan 2021 00:44:16 -040001:00:35falsefullLauren Dyck & Mike Hovland